My iguana has red bugs. Are they mites? How do I get rid of them?

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Dear vet, My iguana has little red bugs on her. Her name is Iggy and she is a juvenile. When just found out today , can you tell me what is wrong and how me and my family can cure it ? Sincerely, A girl that is eleven years old

Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question :) The little bugs you saw are called mites, and they are parasites similar to the ticks dogs get (only much smaller). There are different treatments that can take care of these bugs. One way would be to get an anti-flee spray called 'Frontline' and apply a bit to a piece of cloth. Then whipe it over Roxy. Please have your parants help you with that and use disposable gloves. Otherwise, your vet should be able to treat it by other medications.

My iguana has red bugs. Are they mites? How do I get rid of them?

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